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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have today welcomed the Victorian Opposition’s support for stronger retail crime initiatives, including the adoption of the knife protection measure

Last week’s Federal Court of Australia judgement regarding historical underpayment of salaried workers under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) is likely to increase the cost and compliance burden on

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) acknowledges the decision of the Federal Court of Australia today regarding historical underpayment of salaried workers under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). “This case demonstrates

Retail spending grew by 4.6% in July compared to the same period last year, with the latest monthly data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing $37.7 billion. All

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s ABS Recorded Crime – Victims data confirms what retailers see every day: theft is rising to crisis levels, with retail stores a top

The passing of the Federal Government’s penalty rates bill undermines the independence of the Fair Work Commission and is a missed opportunity to create greater choice and flexibility that would

Around 4.7 million Australians are expected to spend a combined $720 million on gifts for dads, grandads, partners and father-figures this year, down $100 million from 2024, as cost-of-living pressures

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) confirmed today that retailers across Australia are making major investments in creating safer workplaces in the face of significant industry

The Retail Employee Safety Council (RESC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling customer abuse and violence by prioritising the focus on Workplace Protection Orders. At its most recent meeting, the

An alliance of nearly 30 groups representing Australia’s small, medium and large businesses, universities, farmers, retailers, pharmacies and the investment community is calling for red-tape tape reduction, planning and major